Wilmington

Wilmington is a Delaware historical marker in Wilmington, New Castle County, dedicated 1936.

New Castle County · dedicated 1936 · 15 West Lea Blvd., Wilmington · location approximate

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Founded by Swedes at Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altense by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739. Incorporated as Borough of Wilmington 1739 and as a city 1832. Washington's headquarters here in 1777. Became County seat of New Castle County in 1881.

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